Support N topics written under the same directory #544

[JozoVilcek]

Problem

When using a custom partitioner, one can opt out from having topic data separated into topic specific directory. But when writing data from N topics under the same directory, the recovery of offsets is looking for files under paths which does not exists.

Solution

Detect if partitioner us adding topic name to the output path. If not, exclude it from the search path for committed files -> start search from parent directory. This however does not cover generic case when partitioner chooses some exotic path strategy.

Does this solution apply anywhere else?

• yes
• no

If yes, where?

Test Strategy

Testing done:

• Unit tests
• Integration tests
• System tests
• Manual tests

Release Plan

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[JozoVilcek]

Does this PR make sense? Any kind of feedback is much appreciated

[JozoVilcek]

@kpatelatwork I did find you active in other MRs. Can you help me how can I bring contributions into the attention of code owners? I have problem to get feedback on this and few other old MRs

[JozoVilcek]

@janjwerner-confluent , @rishabhbits038 could you please review this request and let me know the feedback if this has a chance to get in. If yes I would work on updating the PR and make it green

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